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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.49, 1,406.51 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.49, 1,406.51 and 360.77 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.49 : 1,406.51 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.49/1,406.51 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.49x = 1,406.51 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.49x = 507,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,424.81/937.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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